Earned Income Credit (E.I.C.) Worksheet--Line 41a

Summary: This is an example of the worksheet used to determine the amount to enter on Form 1040A, line 41a, for the earned income credit. Line items are included as described in the text; additionally, these line items are completed:

Under Part 1: All Filers:
- 2. Look up the amount on line 1 above in the E.I.C. Table on pages 47-63 to find the credit. Be sure you use the correct column for your filing status and the number of children you have. Enter the credit here. field contains 4,269
Under Part 2: Filers Who Answered No on Line 4:
- 5. If you have: No qualifying children, is the amount on line 3 less than $7,500 ($12,500 if married filing jointly)?; 1 or more qualifying children, is the amount on line 3 less than $16,450 ($21,450 if married filing jointly)? field contains 4,163
Under Part 3: Your Earned Income Credit:
- 6. This is your earned income credit. Enter this amount on Form 1040, line 40a. field contains 4,163

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